Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Tess Durbeyfield, a pure woman by Hardy's own subtitle, is seduced and ruined by the wealthy Alec d'Urberville and cannot be accepted by the man she loves. Hardy's greatest and most controversial novel is a passionate protest against the sexual double standard of Victorian England.

Tess of the d'Urbervilles was written by Thomas Hardy, from United Kingdom. First published in 1891.

Tess of the d'Urbervilles has received the following awards and honours: Times Literary Supplement 1891.

Tess of the d'Urbervilles is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in gender, sexuality, tragedy.

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Tess of the d'Urbervilles is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

Tess of the d'Urbervilles originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.